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Thermalright TL-C12C-S vs Zalman ZM-F3: Comparison

Thermalright TL-C12C-S and Zalman ZM-F3 separate most on max speed: Thermalright TL-C12C-S at 1550 RPM, Zalman ZM-F3 at 1200 RPM, 23% in favour of Thermalright TL-C12C-S. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and fan thickness.

Thermalright TL-C12C-S (120mm PWM Case Fan / ~1500 RPM / Rifle Bearing / White or Black / Budget Multi-Pack)
ThermalrightThermalright TL-C12C-S
Zalman ZM-F3 (120mm/46.0 CFM/1.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.0 dBA/Sleeve Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ZalmanZalman ZM-F3

Specs

Specification
Thermalright TL-C12C-S (120mm PWM Case Fan / ~1500 RPM / Rifle Bearing / White or Black / Budget Multi-Pack)
Thermalright TL-C12C-S
Zalman ZM-F3 (120mm/46.0 CFM/1.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.0 dBA/Sleeve Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Zalman ZM-F3
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandThermalrightZalman
ModelTL-C12C-SZM-F3
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Max Speed1550 RPM1200 RPM-23%
Noise Level25.6 dBA+2.6 dBA23 dBA
Weight120 g100 g
PositioningBudgetBudget
ColorsWhite, BlackBlack
Source URLhttps://www.thermalright.com/product/tl-c12c-s/https://www.zalman.com/EN/Product/ProductDetail.do?pageIndex=10&pageSize=10&productSeq=335

Price comparison

RetailerThermalright TL-C12C-SZalman ZM-F3
ZalmanView on Zalman

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Verdict

Thermalright TL-C12C-S

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Noctua-adjacent quiet operation at budget pricing, which is exactly what a six-fan build needs.

Zalman ZM-F3

5 / 10 Expert Rating

A budget fan that does the basics quietly, nothing more, nothing less.

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